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Prince Frederick, MD, November 3, 2008—Recorded Books, LLC, the world’s premier
publisher of unabridged audiobooks, now offers over 1,500 exclusive audiobook
recordings on the popular Playaway pre-loaded digital audio player.
Recorded Books’ current catalog of titles in the increasingly popular Playaway digital
format includes such best-sellers as The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier, and Marley & Me by John Grogan. This exciting digital format has also helped bring such acclaimed authors as Jeffery Deaver, Elmore Leonard, Jodi Picoult, and many others to a wider audience. Recorded Books’ high-quality audiobooks are also available in the CD format.
“Recorded Books is pleased to offer libraries this huge catalog of titles in this extremely
popular, modern format,” says Matt Walker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
Recorded Books. “The Playaway player appeals equally to young book lovers—who are
avid users of today’s sleek cell phones, iPods, and MP3 players—and to traditional
audiobook fans who value the convenience and portability of the Playaway.”
Recorded Books offers exclusive children’s and young adult titles in the Playaway
format. Current titles in this category include Rules by Cynthia Lord, Judy Moody Saves the World! by Megan McDonald, The Fairy-Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley, and National Book Award winner The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Playaway, produced by Findaway World, is the first self-playing digital audiobook. It is a
lightweight, compact, easy-to-use device with durable packaging that is designed for use
in high-circulation libraries. The selection of titles available in the Playaway format
covers children and young adults, fiction and nonfiction, mysteries, suspense, romance,
inspirational, educational courses, foreign language courses, and other categories. New
selections are added every month.
About Findaway World:
Findaway World, LLC, a privately held company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is dedicated
to delivering innovative, easy-to-use digital audio products to consumers who need them.
The company’s latest product, Playaway, is the first digital audio player of its kind,
coming pre-loaded with premier content from leading publishers and authors. Learn more
about the company and the product at www.playawaydigital.com.
About Recorded Books:
Recorded Books, LLC, a Haights Cross Communications company, produces and
distributes unabridged audiobooks and other audio products to public and university
libraries and schools on CD, cassette and Playaway. Over 8500 titles are available for
adults, children, and young adults in English and Spanish languages narrated by
professional, award-winning actors. Recorded Books also distributes music, educational
lectures, independent films, and nonfiction films on DVD. Packaging is designed for high
circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, processing, and free MARC records are
available. For more information, visit www.recordedbooks.com.
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